Washington snowball showdown - go for your gun

LE

Apparently during a twitter organised snowball fight at a crossroads in Washington DC, a detective responded to being hit by a snowball by drawing his gun. When asked why he said; "cos I got hit by a snowball"

LE

A mate of mine was there. Apparently someone threw a snowball at the cozzer's Hummer. Talk about making a c0ck out of yourself. Although since it was a hummer you can basically presume that the driver is going to be a throbber.

"If you ask me, this country could use a little less motivation. The people who are motivated are the ones causing all the trouble. Stock swindlers, serial killers, child molesters, Christian conservatives... these people are highly motivated." -George Carlin

"If some **** can **** something up, that **** will pick the worst possible time to ******* **** it up cause that ****'s a ****." -Malcolm Tucker

Old-Salt

LE

Nothing in these rules of engagement limits your right to take
appropriate action to defend yourself and your unit.

1. You have the right to use force to defend yourself against attacks
or threats of attack.
2. Hostile fire may be returned effectively and promptly to stop a
hostile act.
3. When US forces are attacked by unarmed hostile elements, mobs,
and/or rioters, US forces should use the minimum force necessary under
the circumstances and proportional to the threat.
4. You may not seize the property of others to accomplish your
mission.
5. Detention of civilians is authorized for security reasons or in
self-defense.

Remember:
The United States is not at war.
Treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Use minimum force to carry out the mission.
Always be prepared to act in self-defense."

LE

Nothing in these rules of engagement limits your right to take
appropriate action to defend yourself and your unit.

1. You have the right to use force to defend yourself against attacks
or threats of attack.
2. Hostile fire may be returned effectively and promptly to stop a
hostile act.
3. When US forces are attacked by unarmed hostile elements, mobs,
and/or rioters, US forces should use the minimum force necessary under
the circumstances and proportional to the threat.
4. You may not seize the property of others to accomplish your
mission.
5. Detention of civilians is authorized for security reasons or in
self-defense.
6. Violent or wreckless snowball throwing may be countered with lethal force.

Remember:
The United States is not at war.
Treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Use minimum force to carry out the mission.
Always be prepared to act in self-defense."

LE

It's D.C. their Po-lice have had serious issues since the 1980's when standards were very considerably lowered to induce more minority representation.

At least one serving Officer was arrested when it was found out he was wanted for Murder prior to joining the force. Dozens of others were found to have criminal records, outstanding warrants, gang affiliations, or were suspects in ongoing investigations when they joined the police department.

Wouldnt be surprised one bit if Mr. Hummer Detective was in the year group when standards were abysmal.